RaicesVivas · Food & Agriculture

RaicesVivas
Country: Costa Rica
Category: Food & Agriculture
Impact Areas: Nature-Based, Mitigation
Stage: Prototype
Team Size: 5
Funded: NO
Elevator Pitch
RaícesVivas is an agroecological startup that grows pesticide-free vegetables using regenerative practices and precision technology. We produce our own bio-inputs with native microorganisms, lowering costs and transforming food systems toward a healthier,
Climate Problem
It addresses agrochemical dependency and soil degradation by promoting regenerative agriculture with local bio- inputs that enhance soil health and food system resilience.
Solution
Regenerative agroecological production using precision technology and locally produced bio-inputs to enhance soil health and reduce agrochemical use.
Revenue Model
RaícesVivas generates income through the sale of pesticide-free vegetables and locally produced bio-inputs, offering sustainable solutions to farmers seeking to reduce agrochemical use and improve soil health.
Target Market
Small and medium-scale farmers in rural areas seeking sustainable alternatives to agrochemicals, and consumers who value healthy, pesticide-free food produced responsibly.​ This concise description highlights the two primary groups that RaícesVivas ser
Social Impact
People Living in Extreme Poverty Women LGBTQI+ People
Demand Evidence
The growing demand for agrochemical-free foods and farmers' interest in sustainable alternatives confirm the need for regenerative solutions like ours.
Competitors
Currently, in my area, there are no direct competitors offering a comprehensive agroecological production model with regenerative practices and local bio-input production. However, there are small farmers interested in improving their practices to regener
Founder Expertise
The RaícesVivas team is composed of an industrial engineer expert in optimization, a conservationist focused on sustainability, a computer technician for data analysis, a producer with 20 years of experience, and a financial administrator.
External Support
I have not received external support
Team
Process optimization, sustainable management, data analysis, hands-on production experience, and financial administration of the project.
Founder
Mariana Chaves Araya